Production Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT HELIENE

Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet. 

Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world. 

Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture. 

WHY JOIN HELIENE

We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.

THE POSITION

Job Title:

Production Material Handler

Position Status:

Permanent, Full Time

Department:

Operations

Supervision Received:

Production Supervisors

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Schedule:

12-hour Shifts | Shift Rotation, 4 on, 4 off

The Production Material Handler is an integral position in operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the production line has the materials needed to ensure the line continues to run. They also perform general housekeeping and change materials in critical areas of the line. The person in this position must be able to move with urgency, communicate well, prioritize requests, and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This person will also assist with materials movement and finished goods movement in the warehouse as needed. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Delivers production ready raw material to the line when the equipment needs to be replenished. 
• Monitors the glass loader to ensure the buffer is full and the front of the line does not stop
• Garbage removal from the production floor
• Pulling pallets when they are filled
• Completing the Box-it-up checklist form and accurately enters information into ERP
• Refills the alcohol bottles on the production floor
• Enter scrap into ERP system
• General housekeeping/sweeping of the production floor
• Supports shipping and receiving as needed
• Operates various PIT equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED  

• Forklift operating experience preferred 
• Ability to multitask and solve problems 
• Ability to take direction and work independently 
• Basic computer skills
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset 

• Strong attention to detail 
• Capable of understanding and following oral and written instructions 
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures 
• Prolonged standing and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening required

This position is identified as a Safety Sensitive Position 

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to stand and traverse the production floor and warehouse
• Must be able to use a forklift
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to team lift up to 50 pounds 
• Must be able to tolerate a warehouse and production environment 

Compensation Package:

• Salary: $22.50 - $24.00 /hr
  • Night Shift premium: $1 per hour
• Benefits + 401K
• 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off rotation 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the  Careers Center  

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.

Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship.